It's interesting, this guy has been indirectly helping source deals for clients with this turn-key company for years.

If you want to prove you materially participate in your rental business, notes are a good source of evidence to support.

Food for thought.Best wishes on your real estate journey!

You MUST continue to create new sources and paths. 

US News and World Report is not a good source in my experience. 

It is non-linear, meaning that small homes have a much larger $/sf factor than larger.Yes, you should see a higher price for more acreage and a garage, but there are so many other factors to consider:Style, Age, Specs - location, condition, beds, baths, basement type, foundation type, sq ft, acres, local conditions like noise sources, flood zones, school zones, proximity to airports, gun ranges - that list goes on and on.

@Gunes KoYour best bet is to discuss your situation with a couple lenders(conventional lenders and non-conventional lenders).You likely won't be able to get a conventional loan without another source of income.

Our legal compliance department, the MN State Legislature, The MN Governors Office and our direct contacts with government bodies, not to mention army of attorneys disseminating what the legal jargon means, that's my information source. 

If not, what is an effective source that would enable me to take action?

There may also be a reserve requirement where they cannot use the HELOC and need cash reserves sourced and seasoned for 3-6 months.